Starting on:
May 27, 2020
Ending on:
Jun 5, 2020
Moderator(s):
Venue:
Virtual- International Cancer Institute
Max Credits:
55 Points
Provider:
International Cancer Institute
Claim Points
May 27, 2020
Ending on:
Jun 5, 2020
Moderator(s):
Virtual- International Cancer Institute
Max Credits:
55 Points
Provider:
International Cancer Institute
Claim Points
INTERNATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE LUNG CANCER PRECEPTORSHIP
Starting on:
May 27, 2020 4:00 PM
May 27, 2020 4:00 PM
Ending on:
Jun 5, 2020 5:30 PM
Jun 5, 2020 5:30 PM
Venue:
Virtual- International Cancer Institute
Virtual- International Cancer Institute
Description
This virtual course involves 2 webinar sessions a week; on Mondays and Wednesdays and further reading, assignments, discussions and quizzes on the ICI elearning portal-elearning.intercancer.com Upon successful completion of the course with a grade of 75% and higher, certificates are awarded.
Objectives
1. To learn about lung cancer data in Kenya and Sub Saharan Africa
2. To learn the evidence base for lung cancer screening
3. To understand the diagnostic modalities in patients with lung cancer
4. To learn the staging and treatment of NSCLC, SCLC and Mesothelioma
5. To learn the management of patients with actionable driver mutations and novel targeted agents for advanced NSCLC
6. To understand the role of immune checkpoint blockade for lung cancer and the novel immunotherapies.
7. To learn about the role of supportive and palliative care for lung cancer.
8.. To learn about the management of patients with actionable driver mutations and novel targeted agents for advanced NSCLC (Personalized Therapies)
9. To understand the role of immune-checkpoint blockade for lung cancer and to learn about novel immunotherapies
10. To learn about the systemic treatment of mesothelioma and SCLC
11. To learn about the role of supportive and palliative care for lung cancer
Presenters
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Prof.
Fredrick Chite
Consultant Physician. Medical Oncologist & Hematologist Executive Director/ CEO
International Cancer Institute -
Dr.
Abdu Adem
Assistant Professor of Clinical Oncology
St Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC) -
Dr.
Sitna Mwanzi
Medical Oncologist
AKUH -
Dr.
Kibet Kibor
Anatomic Pathologist
Moi Teaching And Referral Hospital -
Dr.
Helena Musau
Clinical Oncologist
Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital -
Dr.
Gilbert Oburu
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon- KNH and Honorary Lecturer University of Nairobi
Kenyatta National Hospital, University of Nairobi -
Dr.
Helena Musau
Clinical Oncologist
Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital -
Prof.
Fredrick Chite
Consultant Physician. Medical Oncologist & Hematologist Executive Director/CEO:
International Cancer Institute -
Dr.
Nindhana Paranthaman
Senior Medical Scientist; Thoracic Oncology
Global Medical -
Dr.
Zipporah Ali
Executive Director
Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA)